Paying for childcare in Switzerland
You Swiss salary might seem amazing, but is it enough to cover childcare and school costs?
5 key facts about the probation period in a Swiss Gymnasium
All you need to know about the Swiss Gymnasium probation period Below are some of the questions my clients ask about the probation period or … Read more
Gymnasium admission in Switzerland
Swiss Gymnasium admission For motivated and academic children, the Swiss Gymnasium offers a top education. However, the routes into Gymnasium vary significantly. Depending on where … Read more
Relocating to Switzerland with a teenager: Is local school an option?
Relocating with school-aged children is stressful enough but moving to a new country with a teenager is even more of a challenge! Most parents of … Read more
How does vocational training and education work in Switzerland?
Vocational training and education in Switzerland Switzerland is one of the few countries that does not have a clear divide between vocational education and academic … Read more
After school care in Zurich
Better coverage of after school care in Zurich The authorities in Zürich have introduced a plan to extend their after school care program and to … Read more
Getting off to a good start at your Swiss primary school
If you are new to Switzerland and have children starting local primary school in August you are probably wondering what you will need for your … Read more
School rankings in Switzerland
Expat parents looking for school rankings and league tables in Switzerland struggle to find any meaningful information. School performance across schools in Switzerland often remains … Read more
5 differences between standardized tests in America and Switzerland
In this guest post, April, a special education consultant who helps to place children with special needs in Swiss schools, writes about her experiences with … Read more
Homeschooling in Switzerland
Is it possible to homeschool in Switzerland? Relocating parents often ask about options for homeschooling in Switzerland. While homeschooling in Switzerland is becoming more popular, … Read more
Bullying in Swiss schools
Bullying in Switzerland – how bad is it really? Is bullying rife in Swiss schools? Parent groups throughout social media are full of horror stories about … Read more
